Method and apparatus for implementing a switching unit including a bypass path
US7512129B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/9047
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for processing out-of-order processing of packets is described. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a packet, which is in an original position relative to other packets; and attempting, by a primary processing unit, to classify and process the packet. The method also includes determining whether the packet was completely classified and processed by the primary processing unit; and upon determining that the primary processing unit completely classified and processed the packet, bypassing a secondary processing unit. The method also includes transmitting the packet onto a network, the packet being transmitted in its original position relative to the other packets.
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